Chapter 2, Problem 18R

A diverse patient population like blue collar workers are hard workers. Describe any facts or tips that you think are important for your classmates to know about this select population.Discuss how the clinical assessment and diagnosis may be impacted by any special characteristics or historical background of this diverse patient population. Be sure to consider how you might avoid bias during the assessment and diagnosis process.

How does health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) facilitate electronic transactions? A Gives providers access to a centralized patient database B Gives covered providers unique identifiers to use with coding system C Allows anyone with computer access to file claims D Generates paper reports as a back up system